Jeramy Kitchen

Towards Liberty.

Legislative analysis, campaign finance, the people shaping state policy; and the near-daily commentary on life and liberty.

"The right of governing themselves peaceably… is inherent in every people"
— Stephen F. Austin
President, Texas Policy Research Former Texas Legislative Staffer Former Intelligence Analyst
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July 17, 2026 · Commentary · 5 min

Private Property Rights Don’t End Because the Buyer Is Unpopular

As debate over Texas data centers grows, so do calls for moratoriums and local veto power. But should private property rights depend on who wants to buy the land? We examine why conservatives should defend objective rules, neighboring property rights, and free enterprise without abandoning fundamental property rights.

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Conservatism, Until It’s Inconvenient

Has conservatism changed? We explore the Republican Party's ideological shift from constitutional conservatism and the TEA Party's limited government principles toward populism, industrial policy, and expanded executive power. It examines whether political principles remain consistent when government authority is exercised by those on the political right and why constitutional limits should outlast partisan victories.

July 11, 2026 · Commentary · 9 min
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First Principles: Part V – Conservatism Must Learn to Think in Generations Again

A thriving republic is built one generation at a time. Explore why conservatism must think beyond election cycles and embrace stewardship, legacy, and the responsibility of preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the American republic for future generations.

July 10, 2026 · 5 min
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First Principles: Part IV – Conservatism Requires Statesmanship, Not Just Activism

Conservatism requires more than activism and political victories. Discover why statesmanship, civic virtue, and principled leadership are essential to preserving constitutional government, individual liberty, and the American republic for future generations.

July 9, 2026 · 7 min
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First Principles: Part III – Why Institutions Matter More Than Personalities

Conservatism is sustained by more than elections and personalities. Discover why enduring institutions, not individual leaders, are essential to preserving liberty, constitutional government, and the future of the conservative movement.

July 8, 2026 · 4 min
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§ 02 · The Byline

Believer, Husband, father,
concerned taxpayer.

A Texas Tech graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, I've spent the last decade running liberty-focused campaigns, staffing Texas lawmakers, and working in public policy. I currently serve as President of Texas Policy Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to the legislative process and advancing liberty-based solutions that improve governance across the Lone Star State.

  • 2024 — Now President, Texas Policy Research
  • 2020 — 2021 Director of Legislative Affairs, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • 2015 — 2020 Chief of Staff, Texas House (×2)
  • 2006 — 2014 Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army & Army National Guard
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Jeramy Kitchen
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